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Management of EU Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Rules and Records
Introduction
This training course is designed to help managers, supervisors and administrative staff understand the driving and working time rules that govern commercial/passenger vehicle drivers. It explains the rules regarding driving time, breaks, and rest periods.
Course objectives/aims
Following this training participants should have:
- Increased confidence when having complex discussions with drivers and/or managers relating to drivers’ hours rules.
- Peace of mind that you are operating legally.
- Knowledge about where to find the answers to complex issues or operational anomalies.
Course content
- Legislation on EU Drivers’ Hours.
- Working Time Regulations.
- Road Traffic Act.
- Employer and driver obligations.
- Written records for drivers exempt from EU Rules.
- Best practice for monitoring compliance.
- Analysis and problem solving.
- Management of analogue and digital tachograph.
- Practical demonstration using tachograph simulator unit.
- Latest technology using turning point to create an interactive training course.
Who should attend?
- Anyone who wishes to learn about drivers’ hours rules and the relationship with working time regulations.
- Those who are committing to their continued professional development as a transport professional.
- Candidates preparing for a full Transport Manager CPC – primer course.
Duration
½ day per course.
Participants
Maxiumum 16 per course.
Requirements
A knowledge of road transport operations with an emphasis on driver hours and the working time directive.
Certification
On completion of this course a certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants.
Delivery
Online or classroom based for large groups upon request.
Price on application
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Course evaluation
All participants will be expected to demonstrate their understanding by continuous assessment during the course.
